2016 Dakar - Prelude To Stage 1

Once again, it's getting close to the start of greatest race in the world, the 2016 Dakar Rally! In the days leading up to the start of stage 1, there will be many events taking place. Robby Gordon is already in Argentina, has picked up the support vehicles and will retrieve the race cars from the airport today (Dec.30). The 2nd team driver, Sheldon Creed, will arrive today as well.


The #TeamSPEED compound will be setup, and work on the vehicles leading up to Scrutineering (Tech inspection). Scrutineering takes place from Dec. 31st to Jan 1st in Buenos Aires. On Jan 2nd, the teams will parade to the 'opening ceremonies ramp' and all the drivers will be introduced. There will be links to the "LIVE TV FEED" available on Jan. 2nd.


Also taking place on Jan. 2nd is "The 15 Minute Warmup" - Buenos Aires to Rosario. This will set the lineup for stage 1.

The competitors are timed over a distance which is long enough to separate them into a logical starting order for the next day, but not really long enough to talk about a first day of competition. The mini-special section and the liaison section to the light bivouac of Rosario should not cause any damage... unless drivers are really unlucky and/or reckless!

Stage 1 begins on Jan. 3rd, 2015. As always, we will have live raceday chat, stage threads, in-action updates, photos, videos, etc. The guys on the crew will also be sending us updates from the frontline.


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Permalink Reply by Don Brown on January 2, 2016 at 5:46pm

Who is our resident rule book worm??

Permalink Reply by Mark Reeves on January 2, 2016 at 5:47pm
Doubt it, they've not done that in past, just given everyone who didn't complete stage the slowest completed time. As it's prologue I reckon they'll start in order after those who completed prologue.
Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 5:33pm

Permalink Reply by J.R. Sands on January 2, 2016 at 5:52pm

Thanks TOG

Permalink Reply by Todd Shelton on January 2, 2016 at 5:37pm

The prologue of the Rally Dakar-2016 contested over 11 kilometers in Buenos Aires province was interrupted after an accident between a car racing and spectators.

Argentine police have confirmed an accident without giving further details. The organization has yet provided any additional information on possible casualties or victims.

The car involved in the accident is the N.360, a Chinese crew led by pilot Guo Meiling. The release took place at 6 km prologue in a long straight line to the output of a large bend.

The front of the car and the cap is damaged and a large device is visible instead. The race director, Etienne Lavigne, went immediately to the scene by helicopter.

The Dakar-2016 lunged Saturday in Buenos Aires, and will arrive in two weeks in Rosario (Argentina).

Permalink Reply by TOG on January 2, 2016 at 6:00pm
Permalink Reply by Todd Shelton on January 2, 2016 at 6:04pm

The vehicles that finished will start in those positions, the vehicles that haven't will start how they were numbered.

Permalink Reply by Todd Shelton on January 2, 2016 at 6:45pm
Permalink Reply by Mark Reeves on January 2, 2016 at 7:00pm
Just watched Eurosport UK nightly Dakar programme. They've got Sheldon on the 'My Dakar' feature along with about 5 others which gives personal updates each night. Should be some good coverage for RGM and Speed!
Permalink Reply by WJM on January 2, 2016 at 7:46pm
Permalink Reply by pdxracefan on January 2, 2016 at 8:38pm

The water crossing was interesting. Sainz lost his hood (bonnet? Cap?) during it. Probably not latched right.

Permalink Reply by WJM on January 2, 2016 at 8:58pm

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